Greg Lukianoff: ‘Bring back freedom of speech’
Episode 2 of the Media Confidential podcast, hosted by Prospect Magazine, titled "Greg Lukianoff: ‘Bring back freedom of speech’" was published on September 8, 2025 and runs 33 minutes.
September 8, 2025 ·33m · Media Confidential
Summary
Does the First Amendment have a future? This week on Media Confidential, Alan and Lionel talk to Greg Lukianoff, the lawyer, best-selling author and president of the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE).They discuss the Trump administration’s effect on free speech in the United States, and how censorship on university campuses has come from both sides of the political spectrum. Greg also discusses the question of social media moderation, and his view on Lucy Connolly’s arrest for inciting racial hatred. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode Description
Does the First Amendment have a future?
This week on Media Confidential, Alan and Lionel talk to Greg Lukianoff, the lawyer, best-selling author and president of the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE).
They discuss the Trump administration’s effect on free speech in the United States, and how censorship on university campuses has come from both sides of the political spectrum.
Greg also discusses the question of social media moderation, and his view on Lucy Connolly’s arrest for inciting racial hatred.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.